And that’s another year done. 2025 has flown by with incredible speed. It’s been a full calendar of creativity, problem-solving and innovation. From shaping a bold new brand identity for Apex Broadband to crafting detailed 3D diagrammatics for Vuba Surfaces, we’ve had the privilege of working on some remarkable projects with clients old and new. Here are just a few standout moments from the year.

Trust Update
A major focus throughout 2025 has been the new Trust website. Following a refreshed brand direction, we designed and developed an entirely new site over an 8–12 month period. This included a two-day photoshoot right in the middle of production. The full launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 and we’re excited to reveal the final result.

Graduation Filming 2025
We headed out once again with the team at VIP Creative to support their filming of two graduation ceremonies. We ran a second camera unit to capture additional footage across both days. The pace was so intense that my smartwatch seemed convinced I was experiencing a medical emergency.

Middle Child Studio Visit
We hosted the brilliant Middle Child and photographer Jessica Zschorn in the studio for a promotional photoshoot for an upcoming play. The setup was simple yet atmospheric. Four gelled video lights. A bit of set dressing. A water mister. Even a candelabra. The final shots landed perfectly.

Link: https://www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/

Vibe Coding
The last few months have seen huge leaps in AI and one of the most transformative additions to our workflow has been “Vibe Coding”. We’ve been experimenting heavily. Building small apps. Implementing code in new ways. Even producing a retro game amid the usual production work. It’s opening doors to tasks our developers simply wouldn’t have time for in standard project cycles.

Riff-Raff Project
Phase one of this heritage and community project has taken shape beautifully. We recreated a map from the Queen’s 1953 inauguration, produced 20 scannable QR codes, and designed large-format printed postcards alongside an interactive digital map. All of it supports a historical walking experience through Withernsea.

Boris Goes Skiing
For Christmas we wanted to do something a little different. Using the Vibe Coding tools we’ve been testing, we decided to recreate a classic 80s video game, “Horace Goes Skiing” on the ZX Spectrum. The result is Boris Goes Skiing. Hit the highest score by the end of December and you’ll snag yourself an Amazon Gift Card.

Link: https://realdesignstudios.com/extra/

End-of-Year Roundup and Festive Break Announcement
Another busy year is nearly wrapped up. It’s been packed with new ideas, bold briefs and the kind of challenges that keep our team pushing the boundaries of digital design and development. We want to express our appreciation to all our clients for their trust, collaboration and drive. Your projects continue to inspire us and ensure we stay at the forefront of our industry.

We’ll be taking a short break over the festive period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. Our studio will reopen in the new year, fully recharged and ready to deliver more standout work as we move into 2026.

Thank you once again to everyone we’ve worked with over the past year. Enjoy the festivities. We look forward to creating even more exciting projects together in the months ahead.

Merry Christmas from Breon and the team at REAL DESIGN